Most of us ice nerds know about making a clear ice sphere shell as pioneered by The Aviary, but you can use the same easy technique to make other shapes. The technique to make the ice shell for a drink inside a sphere can be found in The Ice Book... Read more →
I was featured in Imbibe Magazine giving some tips on making your holiday ice shine bright. Read the article here. In our November/December 2024 issue, we share recs for tools and accessories that will help you take your holiday party’s ice situation beyond the sad cooler in the corner. For... Read more →
In October 2024 I gave three Ice Diamond cutting classes at Portland Cocktail Week. The classes were sponsored by the Campari Academy. I just noticed that the photos, taken by Josh Brasted, are up online. You can see the rest of them here. Read more →
I got a new shirt, thanks to Shawn Soole of Post Shift Podcast. Get your own shirt here. Read more →
I taught about 35 beverage directors and bartenders over three sessions how to carve ice diamonds and other shapes in Los Angeles at a villa that's a brand home for The Macallan scotch whisky. It was a great day! Here are a few photos I took. Read more →
I taught 50 students how to cut ice diamonds over three different one-hour sessions this year at Portland Cocktail Week! Campari Academy generously sponsored the classes and provided all students with a copy of The Ice Book at the end. Here are just a few pictures. Read more →
The Ice Book is the winner of the Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book at the 2024 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards! This is the highest award within the global bar community. I am delighted! The Ice Book’s photographer Allison Webber was there to accept the award for us... Read more →
I am surprised and delighted that The Ice Book is a finalist for this year's Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards in the category of Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book. It made the Top Ten nominees but honestly I didn't expect it to go further than that! The full... Read more →